Ecclesiasticus 5:1-6 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

1. SET not thy heart upon unjust possessions, and say not: I have enough to live on: for it shall be of no service in the time of vengeance and darkness.

2. Follow not in thy strength the desires of thy heart:

3. And say not: How mighty am I? and who shall bring me under for my deeds? for God will surely take revenge.

4. Say not: I have sinned, and whet harm hath befallen me? for the most High is a patient rewarder.

5. Be not without fear about sin forgiven, and add not sin upon sin:

6. And say not: The mercy of the Lord is great, he will have mercy on the multitude of my sins.

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